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Tapas Catering in Lenham
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Lenham and Kent, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Engagement drinks
- Drinks reception canapés
- Evening sharing boards
Live tapas catering in Lenham
Step by step
On the day, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Lenham has daylight until about 9:15pm at midsummer, perfect for canapés outdoors. In late September, sunset is about 7:00pm; winter receptions, dark by 3:50pm, are better indoors.
- Send us the date, venue and numbers.
- We suggest a selection and a quote.
- We set up and finish the hot dishes.
- We serve canapés or table tapas.
- We pack down when service ends.
Getting ready for the day
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Plan cover in case of rain
- Confirm numbers and diets before the day
Get a quote
Planning tapas catering in Lenham? Tell us what you have in mind and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just use our quote form.
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About our tapas catering in Lenham
A good spread mixes hot and cold: cold cheese and ham with hot bravas, croquetas and garlic prawns. We are frequently asked to cater engagement drinks and welcome-drink canapés, serving albóndigas, tortilla española and Manchego with membrillo.
In Lenham, tapas work at home or in a local hall. You’ll know exactly what’s included before you book: the menu, the staff and any extras.
Planning a tapas spread in Lenham
Lenham is about 7 miles south of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cater events at homes, gardens and venues in Lenham. Lenham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Historic buildings near Lenham frequently have strict catering rules, so ask early if that is your venue. A picnic in Kiln Wood? Check the park’s rules first; a garden or hired venue is often easier for catering. Lenham is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, ideal for an outdoor reception.
We cater events across ME17 and the streets around it. From High Street, Mitchell Close and Hatch Road or a nearby road, we’ll bring the pans to you. Nearby, we also cater events in Leadingcross Green (1 mile south), Woodside Green (1 mile north-east), West Street (1 mile north-east), Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-east) and Lenham Heath (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (8 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (9 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north) and Kings Hill (13 miles west).
A little further out are Coldbridge Castle (2.7 miles south) and The Dog Collar Museum (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Lenham include The Lenham School (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile east)
What tapas catering costs
There’s nothing hidden: the quote reflects:
- How many courses
- How long we are needed on site
- Whether you need crockery
- The paellas you choose
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Any dietary needs and allergies
- The venue or postcode
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
Not sure what you need yet? That is fine: give us the basics about your event, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you’re ready: send us your details through our quote form.
Organising for someone else?
Booking for a company? Tell us what your finance team needs, and we will talk you through the process. We’re happy to liaise with facilities on access and timings.
For repeat events, such as annual staff parties or seasonal fairs, let us know your dates early, so we can hold the date.
Why choose tapas catering in Lenham?
They work for any size of event.
These are some of the occasions we cater around Lenham:
- Welcome-drink canapés
- Tapas and paella menus
- Sharing tapas starters
- Evening sharing boards
Nearby historic houses include Leeds Castle (3.6 miles west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed.
Before booking anyone
- Space, access and power needs
- How long the team stays
- Plates, cutlery and napkins, or disposables
- How late numbers can change
Paella compared with other options
Plated starters need a kitchen. Table tapas are shared and relaxed. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, along with staff, extras and travel. We quote for each event individually.
Why Lenham hosts choose us
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- We cover Lenham and the whole of Kent
- A clear, itemised quote
- Options for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests, each in its own pan
Take a look at Our prices page Or Our guide to catering costs.
What’s in the pans
Manchego & membrillo
A simple, classic pairing.
Gambas al ajillo
A favourite with seafood lovers.
Dietary needs and planning tips
Nearly every event has some special diets. To cater well for them:
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Allow more variety if tapas are the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Collect dietary needs
Staff carry canapés round and keep boards topped up.
Staff to serve canapés.
Should I cook it myself?
Cooking paella for a crowd yourself is possible, but it is harder than it looks. Large pans need the right burners, and getting the rice right for dozens of people takes experience. Our guide to cooking paella for a crowd explains how.
Weighing up DIY against a caterer? Consider your numbers, your guests’ diets and your own time. Ask us for a quote and compare.
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Lenham: your questions answered
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Mary's Church?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is normally elsewhere. Tell us where the reception will be.
Is Lenham close to London?
Roughly 39 miles from the centre of London.
Do you cater for coeliacs?
Yes, on request. The rice is gluten-free, but stocks and chorizo can contain gluten, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Do you provide drinks?
Sangria can be added, and we can staff a bar with your drinks.
Do you offer halal options?
Yes, on request. Tell us how many guests need halal food, and it is cooked separately.
Do you provide serving staff?
Canapés work best with staff serving, which we can supply.
What space do you need to cook?
Level ground for the burners, pans and a table, in the open air or a ventilated covered area, plus the venue’s agreement to cooking.
Do you cater for young children?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many and roughly how old, and we will plan a pan with them in mind.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff